Lithuania has closed its border with Belarus following “constant violations” of its airspace, the country’s foreign ministry announced Monday, at a time when European nations are on high alert for intrusions into their skies.

“Dozens of helium balloons” have entered Lithuania’s airspace from Belarus over recent days, according to Inga Ruginienė, the country’s prime minister.

“Autocrats are once again testing the resilience of (the European Union) and NATO against hybrid threats

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